ControlPC vs Unified Remote

Struggling to choose between ControlPC and Unified Remote? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

ControlPC is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like remote-control, file-transfer, remote-desktop.

It boasts features such as Remote desktop control, File transfer, System monitoring tools, Remote printing, Remote audio and video streaming, Multi-monitor support, Clipboard sharing, Remote command execution, Remote registry editing, Remote services management and pros including Secure remote access with encryption, Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux), Easy to set up and use, Supports unattended access to remote computers, Provides comprehensive remote control features, Offers both free and paid plans.

On the other hand, Unified Remote is a Remote Work & Education product tagged with remote-control, media-control, keyboard-control, mouse-control.

Its standout features include Control computer remotely via WiFi, Media controls for music/video playback, Volume control, Keyboard and mouse control, Program launcher, Customizable remote screens, Macro support, Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and it shines with pros like Easy to set up and use, Wide range of controls and customization, Free version available, Works across multiple platforms.

Feature	ControlPC	Unified Remote
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

ControlPC

Description: ControlPC is remote access software that allows users to access and control computers remotely over the internet or local networks. It provides features like file transfer, remote desktop control, system monitoring tools, and more.

Unified Remote

Description: Unified Remote is an app that allows you to control your computer using your phone or tablet as a remote control. It works over Wi-Fi and allows you to manage media playback, adjust volume, control mouse and keyboard, launch programs, and more.

Key Features Comparison

ControlPC Features

• Remote desktop control
• File transfer
• System monitoring tools
• Remote printing
• Remote audio and video streaming
• Multi-monitor support
• Clipboard sharing
• Remote command execution
• Remote registry editing
• Remote services management

Unified Remote Features

• Control computer remotely via WiFi
• Media controls for music/video playback
• Volume control
• Keyboard and mouse control
• Program launcher
• Customizable remote screens
• Macro support
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, Linux

Pros & Cons Analysis

ControlPC

Pros

• Secure remote access with encryption
• Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Easy to set up and use
• Supports unattended access to remote computers
• Provides comprehensive remote control features
• Offers both free and paid plans

Cons

• Limited free plan features
• Paid plans can be expensive for individual users
• Potential performance issues with low-bandwidth connections
• May require firewall configuration for remote access

Unified Remote

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• Wide range of controls and customization
• Free version available
• Works across multiple platforms

Cons

• Limited features in free version
• Can be laggy or unresponsive at times
• Some remote screens/macros need subscription
• Requires phone/tablet to be on same WiFi network

Pricing Comparison

ControlPC

• Free
• Subscription-Based

Unified Remote

• Freemium